For those of you who don't already know, I'm supporting Mitt Romney for President. I was on the host committee for his June 20 fundraiser in Bellevue, and am stepping up my involvement to include helping Jennifer Dunn and others on Mitt's campaign team in Washington to organize grassroots efforts statewide to get Mitt's supporters to the caucuses on February 9 and to vote in the primary on February 19.
Why do I support Mitt? Without question, among all of the candidates (and presumed soon-to-be candidates) for president, he is the most capable of leading the largest government in the world and tackling the complex problems that face us. He's a successful businessman who has turned around many faltering enterprises. He understands the principles of the free market and why it has made this nation the greatest in history. He has the analytical skills to identify solutions and the vision, courage, leadership and political skills to implement them. As governor of Massachusetts, he turned a multi-billion-dollar deficit into a balanced budget without raising taxes or increasing debt, proving that he can guide a divided government and population. He is smart, articulate, and a man of strong character and principles. He shares my values, including commitment to individual liberty, personal responsibility and limited government. He has the right positions on the right issues.
I invite you to join me in supporting Mitt Romney for President. If you would like to become involved in the grassroots organizing efforts in Washington at any level -- precinct, legislative district, county, congressional district, or statewide -- please send email to WashingtonForRomney@hotmail.com or to me at toby@tobynixon.com. And, of course, I encourage you to contribute to Mitt's campaign online.
Posted by Toby_Nixon at August 13, 2007 09:56 AM | Email ThisA President #1 job is NOT administration those folks can be hired, it is leadership. Romney, I suspect, is pro choice, however by taking his political stand in the primary, Romney has created a huge problem should he become President. This is atg best poor judgment. That sort of polarizing politics is, to use word introduced in the early years of this century, Rovian.
I would make similar comments about Romnney's lack of leadership in re Iraq. I have no idea where he really stands but he certainly has failed to offer plan. Personally I believe we need to stay on, but of MR believes this he needs to say so.
The same political cowardice affects much of the rest of his campaign.
Finally,he would do well to defuse his Mormonism in a positive way. If he does become President and has not dealt withthie issue before then, very dangerous decision could be limited by his pre-election activities.
This does not say that MR is not the best of the current Elephant pack,
Posted by: Stephen Schwartz on August 14, 2007 10:56 PMI became impressed with Romney when I found out that he created his wealth as compared to leeching off his parents. That they gave him a start shouldn't detract from his successes.
Second, remember the Olympics in Salt Lake City. It was a financial disaster till Romney took over and saved it.
That is not to say I don't think the other Rs are good, also. And please don't believe the MSM claim that he is a flip-flopper. He isn't. Kerry is.
Posted by: swatter on August 16, 2007 07:08 AMRomney's not a bad guy. But he is a typical politician and a poor leader. Leaders have principles, Romney has pollsters. If he gets in, don't doubt that he'll switch everything back to the left, if the situation requires.
People have so much respect for politicians like Jennifer Dunn and Toby Nixon. That's why it's a shame to see them make such a political move and support such a run of the mill, transparent politician.
Posted by: AD on August 16, 2007 04:56 PM